Re: [ST] Jackets - Again

[Andrew Bell <abell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>
>Do the vents really work.
>Do you think the jacket could be worn in summer time Florida?
>I currently have a Tour Master Jacket and pants, 2 years old and
>it is way to hot and not all that water proof. TM is looking into that as
>my jacket seems to be faulty and not represent the norm.
>Mark


Hi Mark,
I have a Kilimanjaro jacket also. It is totally waterproof, the trip home 
from Laconia this year proved it. I have yet to have the jacket leak. It is 
uncomfortable in 80+ degree temps, I don't use the vents because I find 
them inconvenient to use, they do work though. The armor is nice, I haven't 
had to use that either, though someone on this list did crash test one of 
these jackets, and the jacket did hold up well, I recall.

For winter use, under 40F I would use it only with a electric vest. I find 
that the zip in liner is warm, but the zipper lines up with the main zipper 
and it leaks cold air in.

Would I use a Kili in Florida, not in summer no way. Put on a black vinyl 
jacket and ride around for 20 minutes...that's the Kili too!

Happy Trails,


Andrew Bell, Test Technician
Mixed Signals/ULTECH

e-mail: abell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Tel: (203) 758-8667
Fax: (203) 758-8693
Web: www.ultechvideo.com, www.mixedsignals.com


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